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JAMES II. ALEXANDER, OF SYRAOUSE, NE/V YORK, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TOCLAYTON Ii. BAKER ANI) JOHN IV. VILLIAMS, BOTH OF SAME PLAGE.

PROP-BLOCK CUSHION.

.L'LPEC'IFCATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 324,632, datedAugust 18, 1885.

Application filed March 24, 1885.

To all whom it may concern,.-

Be it known that I, JAMES I-I. ALEXANDER, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at Syracuse, in the county of Onondaga and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Prop-BlockCushions, of which the following is a specification, reference being hadto the accompanying draw ings.

My invention relates to what are known as prop-blocks, designed tosupport the top of a carriage when lowered. Prop-blocks, as ordinarilyconstructed, are made by slipping a cushion of leather, rubber, or woodon the ends of the prop-iron, with separable washers at each endstitched around the edge. The washers of aprop-block as thus constructedsoon sag or are bent out of place and show where they are joined.

My invention has for its object to remedy the above defects and toprovide a prop-block which shall be simple in its construction, light,cheap, and durable, and one that may be readily and easily applied.

Vith these ends in view the invention consists in the improvedconstruction and combinat-ions of parts hereinafter fully described,-

prop-bolt or iron B on the carriage-body.

Upon this bushing A are a series of washers, C, which may be of leather,rubber, or other suitable material, and, if desired, instead ofemploying a series of washers, a single washer ofthe required lengthmight be employed.

Upon the ends of the bushing A, which extend beyond the washers C ateach end are (No model.)

Vthe bushing and turning them back the washers G will be held firmly inplace, and that the washers D are securely clamped in position.

Surrounding the washers O, between. the 6o washers D, is a covering,which is preferably provided with a finished surface, and is securelyheld in place by glue or other suitable adhesive substance,`though, ifdesired,it migh be held in place by sewing.

F represents washers, which are formed with holes or openings d tocorrespond to the opening of the bushing A. The said washers F areplaced against the washers D, with their finished faces exposed, and thewashers 7o F and D are clamped together by metal rims c, which inclosethe peripheral edges of said washers.

It will be seen that by employing a series of washers as a covering forthe metal bush 7 5 ing scraps of material. may be utilized which wouldotherwise be wasted, thus allowing prop-block cushions to be placed uponthe market at a greatly reduced cost.

The prop-block above described is simple 8o in its construction, may bemanufactured at a slight cost, is light, easily applied, and strong anddurable.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters 8 5 Patent, is-

l. A prop-block cushion comprising the sleeve or bushing, having acentral opening for the passage of the prop bolt or iron, and a washeror washers tting around the sleeve 9o or bushing, the ends of the latterbeing slitted to form tongues which are turned back to hold the washeror washers in place, as set forth.

2. rIhe combination, with a metal bushing, having slitted ends, of awasher or washers 95 located thereon, and washers D and F,

at the ends ofthe bushing, said washers being In testimony that I claimthe foregoing as lo held in place by metal rims, substantially as my ownI have hereto affixed my signature set forth. in presence of twoWitnesses.

3. Thecombnaton,with a metal bushing, 5 having slitted ends, of a.washer or Wash- JAMES H. ALEXANDER.

ers located thereomwashers D F at the ends of the bushing', metal rimsfor clamping the same I vsitnesses: together, and a covering for thewashers C,- J. WILLIAM WILSON,

substantially as set forth. GEO. H. SEARS.

